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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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